FREE sample: Garneir Fructis Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Head over here to score this free sample. :)

Christopher & Banks AND CJ Banks "Weekend Event"!

This weekend score 40% off regular priced items and 50% off clearance at CJ Banks and at Christopher & Banks! Offer expires on May 8th.

FREE Martha Stewart Living Magazine

Red Gold is offereing a free subscription to Martha Stewart Magazine. You have to send an email to two friends and fill out a survey about your breakfast food choices. It takes a minute or two, but hey, you get a free subscription out of it! :) Hurry --I'm guessing this won't last long!

FREE sample of Eucerin Lotion

Take the Eucerin pledge on facebook and receive a FREE sample Eucerin Everyday Protection

FREE sample of GoodNites

Head over here to score a FREE sample of GoodNites...you will be able to choose gender and size.

Redbox - FREE movie rental (5/12)

Like Redbox on Facebook and you'll get a promo code good for a free, one-night DVD rental, valid only on 5/12.

World Market: $10 off $10 purchase coupon

Sign up for World Market Explorer Rewards and they will email you a coupon for $10 off a $10 purchase at World Market!

Holiday Stations: $.29 Coffee or Cappuccino

Just click the above coupon...print it and go! :)

Disney Family Fun - 10 cents an issue!!!

This is a GREAT deal!! You can score a one year subscription to Disney's Family Fun magazine for only $1! Right now just join EVERSAVE and new members will receive a $4 credit to their account! The Disney Family Fun Magazine is only $5 today! So you can score it for $1!! After purchasing this voucher, click on the “My Saves” tab in Eversave where you’ll find a unique code printed on the voucher that can be used immediately.! You will receive 10 issues making each issue only 10¢!

This is one of my favorite magazines...always full of fun, creative ideas for your kids!

The above Eversave link is my referral link...view my disclosure policy here. :)

FREE razor....How's your Spanish? ;)

I just did this freebie and it worked for me...good luck! :)

Here's what ya do:

1. Text PRUEBA to 59999
2. They will respond with a message in Spanish asking for your age, respond with your age
3. You get a third message asking for your name and mailing address, respond with your name and mailing address

Your final text message will be the confirmation letting you know the Gillette Fusion Razor should arrive in 6 - 8 weeks! Standard text message rates apply.

Thanks, Rose Knows Coupons! :)

K5 Graduation time!

Hey, Everybody...what a fun day we've had. So much excitement both on the blog and in our house. :) My in laws just arrived today because Riley (our 6 year old) is graduating tomorrow night from Kindergarten! So, we are going to be pretty busy around here. I will try and update the blog as much as possible, but if it's quiet for a while at least you know why.

Free Emeril's Essence Seasoning Pack

Head over here to get a FREE seasoning sample pack from Emeril! :)

Naturalizer: $10 off $10 purchase plus FREE shipping!

Naturalizer is offing FREE shipping through May 11th, PLUS use code: AUSDM to get $10 off a $10 purchase.


You can get this black wallet for $4.99 shipped after the promo code is applied (Reg $29.99!)

Be sure to check out their sale section for the best deals!

Barnes and Noble: 15% off one item coupon

Go here to print a coupon for 15% off one item (15% will come off HIGHEST item if purchasing multiple items). As far as I can tell it does NOT exclude clearance. Act fast...offer expires on May 8th!

Arby's coupon

Click and print the above coupon to get a free drink and small curly fries with purchase of any Market Fresh Sandwich at Arby's. Coupon expires on May 11th.

FREE magazine subscriptions with Recycle Bank points

Wondering what to do with your Recycle Bank points? Or maybe you're new to Recyclebank? Getting a free magazine subscription is as easy as 1-2-3! :)

The magazines available are Whole Living, Good Housekeeping, Everyday Food (115 points each) or Martha Stewart Magazine (230 points).

1. Sign up or login to Recyclebank.

2. Click on the “Earn Points” tab and take the Green Your Home Challenge, the P&G Future Friendly Challenge, the Dove survey or the Aveeno pledge to earn enough points to qualify for a free subscription. (115 points)

3. Click on “Get Rewards” and then “Music, Books and Magazines”. Choose the magazine you’d like to order and checkout.

The Recyclebank link is my unique referral link...check out my disclosure policy here. :)

FREE sample of EBOOST

Sign up for EBOOST's mailing list to score a free sample. You WILL need to go to your email to confirm before getting the free sample.

What is EBOOST?

"EBOOST is a daily health booster loaded with Natural Energy and Vitamins. It's a rich source of nutrition and energy that's designed for anyone who wishes to operate at full capacity. EBOOST is all-natural, low-calorie, gluten-free, Kosher, lactose-free and sugar-free.

Made from natural ingredients, EBOOST’s proprietary blend of vitamins and minerals activates the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS."

Total $avings Facebook Fans Giveaway!!

CLOSED NOW....thanks for entering!
I will announce a winner in the morning! :)

Ruthie Marie Jewelry is hand crafted, one of a kind jewelry made by Ruth Shore. Ruth has been making jewelry for 7 years and has sold them at many craft fairs, boutiques, and ladies' meetings. She also hosts jewelry making parties where YOU can make your own piece of jewelry using her supplies! (sooo fun!) She can also make custom jewelry for you or jewelry can be purchase from her "store".

I have many pieces of her jewelry because, well, she's my sister-in-law! I rarely buy jewelry anywhere else now...Ruthie Marie's are my FAVORITE!

Ruth has made a special necklace just for one of my facebook fans for this giveaway! It's a 30" continuous loop hand-twisted chain necklace with sponge coral, glass, and acrylic beads on copper wire.

Here's how you enter this giveaway:

1. Leave a comment on this post saying that you like Total $avings on facebook - this is a mandatory entry. (Be sure to include your name and last initial.)

2. For an EXTRA entry head over to Ruthie Marie's facebook page and "like" your favorite piece of jewelry (you can click the like button under the picture in her albums), THEN come back and leave a separate comment telling me which one you picked! (with your name and last initial)

I will pick one winner at random when the giveaway ends - Sunday (May 8) at 10pm.

Here's one more great deal (since this is a SAVINGS blog!) -

If you would like to purchase a piece of jewelry from her collection just contact her at ruthiemarie@inbox.com. If you mention Total $avings in your email you can score FREE SHIPPING. (a $5 savings!) Offer expires June 1, 2011.

Walgreens: FREE 8x10 and 50% off posters!!

You can score a FREE 8x10 collage print (1 per account) OR 50% off posters (up to 5 per account) at Walgreens this week - expires on May 7th. Don't forget to choose to pick it up in store to avoid shipping costs. Great idea for Mother's Day! :)

8x10 promo code: FREECOLLAGE

Poster promo code: MOMPOSTER

County Market Trip - 5/4

It's been a long time since I thought the deals at County Market were worth getting. (Especially since we now have a Super Target with tons of groceries AND I can stack coupons there.) However, tonight I decided to give couponing a whirl at CM and here's out it turned out.

Total before coupons: $37.78
Total after coupons: $14.21
Total saved: $23.57

We've reached our first goal!

WE DID IT!

We made it to our goal of 100 fans on our Total $avings facebook page! I am finishing up some last minute details with the "giveaway-er". (yep, I just made that word up!) I will be announcing the giveaway tomorrow....stay tuned!

Target: Suave shampoo or conditioner $.22!

Suave Naturals Shampoo & Conditioner (15 oz) - $.97
Use .75/1 Suave hair care Target coupon
Final cost: $.22!

Driscoll's coupon!

You can sign up for Driscoll's emails (don't forget to use your coupon email account) and when they send you a welcome email they'll also send a coupon for $.50/1 Driscoll's product coupon! Local readers...use this at County Market this week!

Strawberries (1lb) - $2.99
Use B1G1 Hot sheet coupon
Use two $.50/1 coupons from Driscoll
Final Cost: $.99 per pound!

Mamapedia- $30 ProFlowers voucher for as low as $5.01!!

Here's a deal that just in time for Mother's Day! :) Head over to Mamapedia and sign up or log in to get a voucher for $30 at Proflowers for only $15! Even sweeter when you make a $19.99 purchase at Proflowers you will receive a one year subscription to Woman's Day Magazine! If you do NOT wish to receive that magazine you can send in a form for a $9.99 rebate. If you opt for the rebate you will receive $30 worth of flowers for $5.01! Not a bad deal!

The Mamapedia link is my unique referral link...view disclosure policy here. :)

Only SEVEN more fans!!!

Only 7 more fans on facebook and we reach 100!! Then it's time for our FIRST giveaway on Total $avings! I'm so excited! If you aren't a fan yet....head over here and like us! :)

Target: Lysol wipes for $.08!

Lysol wipes (35 count) - $1.08
Use $1/1 or $.50/1 from 4/17 SS (value varies by region)
Final cost: as low as $.08

County Market Shopping List 5/1-5/7

Sorry I'm posting these on Wednesday and not sooner...life got in the way this week! :)

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Hot Sheet Shopper:

(there aren't coupon match-ups, but these are my favorite deals)

80% Lean Ground Beef - $2.29 lb

Strawberries (1lb) - B1G1 = $1.49 each after hot sheet coupon

Blueberries or blackberries (6oz) - B1G1 = $1.49 each after hot sheet coupon

Flavorite Sour Cream - $.99 (reg. $1.79) after hot sheet coupon

In-Store Specials Flyer

Ball Park Franks - 2/$7
Use one $.75/2 from 3/27 SS
Final Cost: $3.12

El Monterey Burritos (10 pk) - $2.99 (reg $6.99)
*no coupon match ups but thought I'd mention it.

Farmland 95% lean boneless ham (4lb) - $7.99
Use $1/1 from 4/17 SS
Final Cost: $1.75 per lb

Marie Callender's Dinners - 2/$6
Use two $1/1 from May All You (if you have two copies)
Final cost: $2 each

International Delight Creamers - $2.99
Use one $.55/1 from 4/10 SS
Final cost: $2.44

Old El Paso Taco shells (12 pk) - 2/$3
Old El Paso Taco Seasoning - 3/$2
Old El Paso Refried Beans - $.99
Use $.60/3 printable coupon on any of the above products. :) OR $.60/2 printable coupon.

Lawry's Seasoned Salt - $2.49
Use $.50/1 from 4/17 RP
Final cost: $1.99

Pam Cooking Spray - $2.49
Use $.35/1 from 4/3 SS
Final Cost: $2.14

Frito Lay Sun Chips 2/$5
*ALSO buy two 2 liters of Sierra Mist
Use one $2/2 from 5/1 Moments To Save insert
Use two FREE Sierra mist w/purchase of sunchips from 5/1 Moments To Save insert
Final cost: $3 for two bags of chips and two 2 liters of Sierra Mist! :)

New York Texas Toast Croutons - 2/$3
Use two $.50/1 from 4/3 SS
Final cost: $1 each

Fuze Drinks (16.9 oz) 5/$5 with coupon
Use two $1/2 from 4/10 SS
Final cost - $.60 each

Lipton Ice Tea (12 pk) - $4.99
Buy two
Use $2/2 from 5/1 Moments To Save insert
Final cost: $3.99 each

Allegra Allergy (5ct) - $5.49
Use $5/1 from 4/17 SS
Final cost: $.49!!!!

FREE sample of Osteo-Bi-Flex

Go here for a sample of Osteo Bi-Flex. Allow 8-10 week for delivery.

Nestle Drumstick coupon (facebook)

Head over to facebook and after liking Nestle Drumstick you'll be able to print a coupon for $1/8 pk of Drumsticks. (Don't forget to hit your back button and print TWO!)

Target: $.67 Steamfresh Veggies

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (10-12 oz Select Varieties)- $1.00
use $1/3 from 3/20 SS
final cost: $.67 each!

Just Starting Out: A coupon email account

Have you noticed how many freebies, free samples, and coupons require your email address? When I first started couponing I went to Yahoo and got a "dummy" account for free that I could use for all those sign ups.

It's been a HUGE help! In fact, I just checked that account (I don't usually unless they asks me to confirm an email) and I have 28,873 messages in my inbox!

So, it's VERY necessary if you're just starting out to get a different email up and going! :)

Old Navy - 30% off ONE item

After you like Old Navy on facebook you can go to their "Hottest Ticket" tab to get a coupon for 30% off any single item.

FREE Plackers Orthopick Sample (first 10,000)

Head over here to get a free sample (3pk) of OrthoPick Flossers from Plackers. Hurry ...only giving away 10,000! :)

Money Saving Mom - Stock-up price list!

Have you ever seen a sale sign in a store with balloons by it or lots of exclamation points...and stood there wondering if the deal was really THAT great of a price?! Well, Check this out!

You can go here to Money Saving Mom and print a FREE customizable stock-up price list. I've never been patient enough to sit down and do this for myself so I'm thankful for this awesome spring board! You can put this with your coupon binder (or whatever method of coupon organizer you use) and have it with you at all times when shopping.

What a great resource! Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Target: $.42 for handsoap!

Softsoap Soothing Aloe Vera Handsoap 6 oz Pump - $.77
Use $.35/1 from 5/1 SS
Final Cost: $.42!

(thanks, totallytarget!)

FREE subscription to Popular Science Magazine

Go here to sign up for a FREE subscription to Popular Science from ValueMags. :)

CHEAP Hot Dogs at County Market!

Heads up to all my local readers....Nate and I went into County Market in Hudson last night to get some strawberries (they are B1G1 this week with hot sheet coupon) and as we strolled the rest of the store we found this awesome deal on hot dogs!

Elliott's Fair Style Wieners (3lb pack = 24 hot dogs) - $.99 (Reg. $4.99!!)

There was a whole bin in the meat department, but they probably won't last too long. We picked up 15 packs to freeze for us....5 packs for my parents...6 packs for VBS this summer....6 packs for Nate's school's carnival...and 15 (or maybe 20) packs for a family in our church that has 6 boys! (Don't worry..they weren't all in the cart at the same time! Nate went back for the family and his school. LOL)

Thankful we have an extra freezer outside to fill with some Hot Dogs! Hopefully we are stocked up for the summer! :)

Our Giveaway Is In Sight!

Only need 14 more fans over on our Facebook page. THEN we can do an awesome giveaway on Total $aving's blog! Hurry on over and like us! :)

FREE sample of Nivea Bodywash

Hurry over here to snag this free sample courtesy of All You. :)

UPDATE - these are gone....they went very quickly! Hope some of you were able to get one! You can still print a coupon for $1/1.

Starbucks - half price Frappuccinos!

Starting May 6th – 15th from 3-5pm you can get a Frappuccino at half price at your local Starbucks! I know my aunt in Illinois is smiling right now. :) This is for you "My Favorite Aunt Karen"! =)

AWESOME Deal on All You through Ebates!

All You is a FANTASTIC magazine just FULL of coupons! If you don't already have a subscription...or even if you do...here's a great way to get it for $.69 an issue (if you buy two years)! Plus NEW Ebates members receive a $5 sign up bonus. :)

Just follow these steps....

-Create go here and create an Ebates account or login to your existing account.
-Click on the Magazines.com link and you will be redirected to their site.
-Type “All You” in the search box
-Choose either the $19.97 (1 year subscription) or $34 (2 year subscription)
-Add the subscription to your cart and checkout.
-A few days after doing this (maybe sooner) check your Ebates account you should see a $5 sign up bonus (if you’re new and purchased the 2 year subscription) and a 51% cash back credit!

If you are new to Ebates...you can read my post here to find out more about it!

This post contains my affiliated link...view my full disclosure policy here. :) Thanks hip2save!

Target Shopping Trip (5/2) EASTER CLEARANCE!

The battery in my camera won't stay in so you have to hold it while you take the picture. I'm afraid my finger was in the way a bit. Sorry about that!

Anyway, have you ever just wanted to shop WITHOUT coupons for a change?? Last night while the boys were getting haircuts with Daddy, I took Riley and Connor to Target with me. Before we left the house I started to pull out coupons and look at the deals I wanted to get. And, then it hit me...I was NOT in the mood for that kind of shopping....AT...ALL. So, I left with my catalinas for the nail clippers/files because those are a no-brainer and give me some overage. And we JUST looked at clearance. We had a blast!!! Here's what we scored....


Total before clearance (and a few coupons): $124.15
Total after clearance: $18.31
Total saved: $105.84!!

A breakdown of the highlights...

4 loofas (sp?) - $.19 (reg $1.99) 90% 0ff!!

Sports Wii pack - $4.99 (reg $19.98) - perfect for Charlie's (5yr) birthday on May 11! (AND I like to think that for the regular price of JUST THIS...I got everything else FREE!) :)

Cookie decorating kits - $.99 (reg $9.99) Two for Nate's class and one for our kids

Easter baskets: White bunny/lamb - $.60 (reg $6.00) Going to use these as baby shower gift bags

Easter baskets: small pink - $.25 (Dollar spot clearance) Going to use as gift bags

Tomtom cover (for the one we bought a few weeks ago on clearance!) - $4.98 (reg $19.95)

Easter grass - $.15 (reg $1.49) Use as gift bag filler

Those are just my favorite deals. It was a super fun trip!!

FREE sample of Spiffies Tooth Wipes

According to Spiffies' facebook wall for a limited time you can send in an envelope with your mailing address to score a FREE sample!

"Thanks to you all who wrote in for a free samples of Spiffies--we heard you! For samples of Spiffies as of today, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to us and we will send you Spiffies samples."

Spiffies 3420 N. Dodge Blvd., Suite #100,
Tucson, AZ
85716.

It's a little bit of work, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway. :)

Yoplait Offer

You may want to head over here and look in the bottom left corner. :) Can't say anything else about it because of fine print.......

FREE - 2 Thank you cards for teachers!

Hurry over here to get two free thank you cards for you child's teacher...for FREE! Simply fill in your email then add them to your cart. No credit card info is required since you total will be $0! Act fast...only giving away 10,000!!

Target: Rachael's picks...

Scotch Scissors Home & Office Single pair: $1.49
Use $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost: $.49!

Buy 2 John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Shades ($11.99) = $23.98
use two $5/1 Target coupon or Beauty Bag Mailer
use two $5/1 from 5/1 SS
Total: $3.98
Get $5 Gift Card
Final cost: $1.02 MM after coupons and Gift Card

Gillette Series Shave Gel Travel Size .97
use $1/1 from 5/ 1 PG
Final cost: FREE

Buy 1 Gillette Deodorant $4.49 & 1 Gillette Body Wash $3.99 = $8.48
use one $1/1 Target Coupon from 5/1 Target P&G Insert
use one B1G1 FREE from 5/1 PG
PLUS use $2/1 Gillette Body Wash from Charmin Sensitive Coupon Booklet (some of you may have scored this with the charmin deal a while back) - this may be a YMMV to be able to use this coupon too.
Final cost: $.99 for BOTH after coupons

Aquafresh Infant Training Toothbrush:$1.99
use $1/1 Target coupon
use $1/1 from 4/17 RP
Final cost: FREE

Buy 5 Quaker Chewy Bars ($2.50) = $12.50
-$2.50 (one is FREE with Target Deal)
use two $1/2 Target coupon
use two $1/2 from 3/13 RP
Final cost: $1.20 each

Buy 2 Old Spice Body Wash ($3.99) = $7.98
use two $1/1 from 5/1 Target P&G Insert
use B1G1 FREE Old Spice Bodywash from 5/1 P&G
Final cost: $.99 each!

I will add more as I see them...to find them quickly on my blog just visit the "Target Deals" category. :)

FREE sample of Brez Nasal Breathing Strips

Go here to get a free sample of Brez Nasal Breathing Strip (3 pk)

After putting in my info this is the message I received:

"Thank you for your order! Your Brez order has been placed and is being processed. Due to increased site activity, we are working to ship your order out as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience."

Random freebie of the day! :)

Go here to fill out a form to request a FREE Tire Tread Depth Gauge from Collison Plus. Maybe you can give it as part of your Father's Day gift this year. :)

Note: I got a pop-up after filling out this freebie but I closed it out and saw my confirmation on the original screen.